* Reliance hopes for key stake in LyondellBasell Nov 23, 2009
BIG PLANS: If the deal goes through, Reliance will be in the big league of global petrochemical companies, an Indian newspaper reported AFP AND AP, MUMBAI, INDIA, AND HOUSTON, TEXAS Monday, Nov 23, 2009, Page 10 ... 7 billion for Houston-based Lyondell Chemical, taking on debt just as oil prices skyrocketed, squeezing profit margins at chemical makers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Use of Rib Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty Results in Patient Satisfaction, Few Complications Nov 23, 2009
Russell W. H. Kridel, M.D., of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Houston, and colleagues reviewed the medical charts of 357 patients who underwent primary or revision rhinoplasty (nasal plastic surgery) using autologous costal cartilage as the principal graft material between 1984 and 2008. The patients were an average of 37 years old and were followed up for an average of 13. (Science Daily)
Astronaut becomes father in space Nov 23, 2009
Randolph Bresnik, who is on his first space flight, became a father for a second time when baby Abigail was born back home in Houston, Texas. The event makes Bresnik the second astronaut to become a father in space - the first was Mike Fincke in 2004. (BBC News -- Americas)
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent Nov 23, 2009
Astronaut Randy Bresnik, in orbit on a space station supply mission, celebrated the birth of his daughter 220 miles below in Houston, saying "momma and baby are doing very well.". Gallery. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
County advised to revisit toxic-air proposals Nov 23, 2009
Houston even has its own "Air Czar" who focuses on pollution hot spots. But Allegheny County -- where the air quality has been disparaged in four reports this year --is in no hurry to update decades-old air toxics guidelines that do not reflect current science or protect human health. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
USS Texas fast attack sub arrives at new Pearl Harbor home tomorrow Nov 23, 2009
Two battleships and a cruiser were previously named USS Texas, and three active Los Angeles-class submarines, USS Dallas, USS City of Corpus Christi and USS Houston were named for cities in Texas. The arrival of the Texas means that 31 of the Navy's 53 fast attack submarines will be home ported in the Pacific, with 18 home ported in Pearl Harbor, according to the Navy. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A look at how the Shootout shakes out Nov 23, 2009
LOCATION: Houston, Texas ... COACH: Tom Penders (6th season at Houston, 102-62; 629-422 overall) ... ALASKA CONNECTION: Drexler coached Houston in 1999 and brought his team to the Top of the World Classic in Fairbanks, where among other things, the Cougars went mushing. (Anchorage Daily News)
49ers coach Singletary: hard head, open mind Nov 23, 2009
On a recent afternoon at the 49ers headquarters, the 51-year-old coach remembered being a kid in Houston, crying as he stood by the road outside his broken family's home, trying to envision a better future ... Over time, Singletary won Ryan's trust, and the coach grew so fond of Singletary and his wife that he named one of his racehorses "Young Kim." Years later, Ryan said, when he joined Houston's staff as the defensive coordinator, he told Singletary: "You should come down here, be the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
UNC in AP Top 25 Nov 23, 2009
Joining Cal and North Carolina in the last five are No. 22 Utah, No. 24 Southern California, which slipped two spots during an off week, and No. 25 Houston. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Spacewalking Astronaut Becomes New Father Nov 23, 2009
His wife, Rebecca, gave birth to the couples second child late Saturday back in Houston. The Bresniks have a 3-year-old son, whom they adopted from Ukraine. (KWTX.com, TX)
Leander wins 39-35 thriller over Cy Creek, advances to area round Nov 23, 2009
Leander fans who made the journey to the Houston area witnessed a spectacular comeback from the Lions, who played shutout defense in the final quarter and scored with seven seconds remaining to beat Cy Creek, 39-35. Leander (8-3) advances to the area round where the Lions will meet Klein Collins (11-0) on Friday at Aolidated High School at 7:30 p.m.. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Texas Stars have tough stretch of play on the road Nov 23, 2009
Until this recent road swing, the Stars played all of their road games within the state of Texas three in Houston and two in San Antonio. There's not much time for team building when you venture south down I-35 or trek east across U.S. Highway 290. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Air Force Women Wrap Up Competition at Cougar Classic Nov 23, 2009
HOUSTON, Texas - Posting a pair of Academy top-10 marks on Sunday, the Air Force women's swimming team concluded action at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational, hosted by Houston at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). The Falcons finished in sixth place in the team standings with 121 points, while eighth-ranked Texas Aured first place overall. (Airforcesports.com)
Bowl Projections Nov 23, 2009
Liberty: Houston (C-USA Champ) vs. Arkansas (SEC). Jan. 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
McPherson takes one-stroke lead at LPGA finale Nov 23, 2009
As the rain lingered over the weekend, players raised concerns about the availability of flights leaving Houston with Thanksgiving approaching. Michelle Wie dropped out on Thursday because of a sprained left ankle after shooting a 72, and five others withdrew between Friday and Sunday. (ESPN -- Golf)
Red Raiders on the Road Nov 23, 2009
FOX Sports Southwest or FOX Sports Houston will carry in the game in the greater Houston area. MYTX-2 (Waco), WYTX-2 (Tyler), KCPN-33 (Amarillo), and KJBO-35 (Wichita Falls) have announced broadcasting the game. (Texastech.com)
Invitational Action This Weekend Nov 23, 2009
Rebels off to Houston, Arizona. Andrew Morrell and the Rebels are off to Houston for a three-day meet beginning on Friday ... The UNLV men's and women's swimming and diving teams will be participating in a pair of invitational this weekend, as the swimmers will be at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational in Houston, while the divers are off to Arizona Diving Invite in Tempe, with both events running from Friday-Sunday. (Unlvrebels.com)
Ex-Air Force nurse not guilty in deaths Nov 22, 2009
Bresnik s wife, Rebecca, had been expected to give birth to their second child Friday, back home in Houston. TEXAS Fort Hood suspect ordered confined FORT WORTH - The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his civilian attorney, John Galligan, said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Texas Stars have tough stretch of play on the road Nov 22, 2009
Until this recent road swing, the Stars played all of their road games within the state of Texas three in Houston and two in San Antonio. There's not much time for team building when you venture south down I-35 or trek east across U.S. Highway 290. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Leander wins 39-35 thriller over Cy Creek, advances to area round Nov 22, 2009
Leander fans who made the journey to the Houston area witnessed a spectacular comeback from the Lions, who played shutout defense in the final quarter and scored with seven seconds remaining to beat Cy Creek, 39-35. Leander (8-3) advances to the area round where the Lions will meet Klein Collins (11-0) on Friday at Aolidated High School at 7:30 p.m.. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
MLB: Free agents Nov 22, 2009
HOUSTON (8) -- Aaron Boone, 1b; Doug Brocail, rhp; Darin Erstad, of; Mike Hampton, lhp; LaTroy Hawkins, rhp; Jason Michaels, of; Miguel Tejada, ss; Jose Valverde, rhp. LOS ANGELES (15) -- Brad Ausmus, c; Ronnie Belliard, 2b; Juan Castro, ss; Jon Garland, rhp; Orlando Hudson, 2b; Mark Loretta, 3b; Doug Mientkiewicz, 1b; Guillermo Mota, rhp; Eric Milton, lhp; Will Ohman, lhp; Vicente Padilla, rhp; Jason Schmidt, rhp; Jim Thome, 1b; Jeff Weaver, rhp; Randy Wolf, lhp. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
49ers coach Singletary: hard head, open mind Nov 22, 2009
On a recent afternoon at the 49ers headquarters, the 51-year-old coach remembered being a kid in Houston, crying as he stood by the road outside his broken family's home, trying to envision a better future ... Over time, Singletary won Ryan's trust, and the coach grew so fond of Singletary and his wife that he named one of his racehorses "Young Kim." Years later, Ryan said, when he joined Houston's staff as the defensive coordinator, he told Singletary: "You should come down here, be the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Carl Lee Bell Nov 22, 2009
He later moved to Houston, Texas ... He is survived by three sisters - Marjorie (Ervan) Rodgers of Lansing, Stella (Eddie) Croft of Monroe, N.C., and Ollie (Dennis) Simmons of Kalamazoo; three brothers - James Bell, David (Faye) Bell and Lee Andrew (Debra) Bell, all of Houston, Texas; 14 nieces; 11 nephews; and 11 great-nieces and nephews. (The Herald-Palladium)
Oregon’s win sets up Pac-10 showdown Nov 22, 2009
Houston 55, Memphis 14 - Case Keenum threw for 405 yards in just over two quarters and had five TDs to set the school record for career scoring tosses with 94 as the No. 24 Cougars (9-2, 5-2 Conference USA) cruised at home. Syracuse 31, Rutgers 13 - The host Orange (4-7, 1-5 Big East) got early TD runs from Antwon Bailey and Delone Carter and upset the No. 25 Scarlet Knights (7-3, 2-3). (Boston Globe)
Pac-10 blackout; LSU fans turning on Miles Nov 22, 2009
In fact, it lost the final weekend of the regular season to an Arkansas team coached by Houston Nutt, who now has beaten Miles three years running. With all the talent in Baton Rouge, that shouldn't happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Recipes for Home-Made Cat Treats Nov 22, 2009
The Houston SPCA offers this recipe for yummy tuna squares ... The Houston SPCA. (n. (Suite101.com)
Sharon Wellborn Linn Nov 22, 2009
Sharon is survived by her husband, Tom Linn; daughters, Elizabeth Jones Hardin and husband, Matthew, of Georgetown; Sarah Jones and fianc;, Jonathan Kersten, of Austin; and Rebecca Jones Ramos and husband, Trey, of Copperas Cove; step-daughter, Ashley Linn of Houston; stepson, Hunter Linn of Houston; brothers, Guy Wellborn of Austin, Hank Wellborn of San Marcos, and David Wellborn of Connecticut; grandchildren, Barron, Joe David IV, Isabella, Lillian, Aidan, Alastair and Charlotte. The family... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
The Boys of Celina Nov 22, 2009
Over the last four years, they have played the same number of games as the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. These boys have done all of this while still going to school and staying academically eligible. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Frisco Police searching for woman who took two children Nov 22, 2009
Hurt is believed to be driving a silver Toyota Camry with Texas license 858-HTT. Hurts last known location was in the Houston area on Saturday, Nov. 7. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
#5/6 Irish Back Home For Sunday Matinee Against Iona Nov 22, 2009
Three of Notre Dame's eight WNBA alums have won a total of four league championships -- Riley won a pair of crowns with the Detroit Shock (2003 Finals MVP, 2006), toiled for the 2000 Houston Comets, while was Riley's teammate on the '06 title-winning squad in Detroit. For the third year in a row, the Irish posted a perfect 100-percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR), according to figures released by the NCAA in October 2008. (Und.com)
Defense Attorney: Hasan Is Paralyzed From the Chest DownGalligan questions decision to hold hearing in accused shooter's hospital room. Nov 22, 2009
John Galligan speaks outside Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas ... John Galligan speaks outside Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. (ABC News)
Cunningham heads up Terrapin Beer Nov 22, 2009
Petros George Nikolinakos, M.D., recently joined Northeast Georgia Cancer Care after three years at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in Houston. Nikolinakos, who speaks several languages, graduated from University of Debrecen Medical and Health Sciences Center in Debrecen, Hungary. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Buckeyes' reign in rivalry continues Nov 22, 2009
No. 24 Houston 55, Memphis 14: At Houston, Case Keenum threw for 405 yards and five touchdowns in just more than two quarters, breaking David Klingler's school record with 94 career touchdown tosses. Syracuse 31, No. 25 Rutgers 13. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Man Shot in Walmart Parking Lot Nov 22, 2009
The views expressed are not those of Click2Houston ... A high school student is killed and his vehicle is stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment, KPRC Local 2 reports ... A high school student was killed and his vehicle was stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment. (Click2Houston, TX)
Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide Nov 22, 2009
She had allegedly sent letters to some restaurants in Austin and Houston stating that they had lost their rights to use their names to a company she represented, Chicksports, but they could win the rights back by paying up to $25,000. She was also the president of Chicksports but that wasn't mentioned in the letter. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Football Scoreboard - Nov. 21, 2009 Nov 22, 2009
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21. BYU quarterback Max Hall established new MWC records for career passing (11,039) and total offensive (11,227) yards in the Cougars' 38-21 win over Air Force. (Themwc.com)
BRENHAM CUBS 27, PORT NECHES-GROVES INDIANS 21--Cubs upset fifth-ranked PN-G Nov 22, 2009
Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:15 AM CST HOUSTON The Brenham Cubs felt disrespected heading into Friday night s Class 4A Division II Region III area-round playoff game against fifth-ranked Port Neches-Groves ... Brenham will now face the winner of Saturday s Houston Jones-Angleton area-round game in the regional quarterfinals. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Allen scores 24 as Cubettes pick up first win Nov 22, 2009
The Cubettes, who lost their first five contests of the season, including a loss to Class 3A La Grange in the opening day of the Brenham Tournament, defeated Houston Austin 58-31 after jumping out to a 22-point lead in the first quarter ... No one from Houston Austin scored more than six points. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Long named area’s best baseball coach (9) Nov 22, 2009
Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:15 AM CST Brenham High School baseball coach Jim Long will be awarded the Ray Knoblauch Award as the best high school coach in the Houston area in January at the Houston Baseball Dinner ... The dinner will be held Jan. 21 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Americas Convention Center Hotel, located at 1600 Lamar St., in downtown Houston. (Brenham Banner, TX)
West Coast Bias Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesOregon pulled out a double-OT win at Arizona in a key Pac-10 showdown, but many around the nation didn't see it.How can the game of the day be unseen by so many? What was Les Miles thinking in LSU's loss? How long will Charlie Weis survive? Andy Staples has answers in his Snap Judgments. Nov 22, 2009
In fact, it lost the final weekend of the regular season to an Arkansas team coached by Houston Nutt, who now has beaten Miles three years running. With all the talent in Baton Rouge, that shouldn't happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Air Force Women Conclude Day Two at Cougar Classic Nov 22, 2009
HOUSTON, Texas - Turning in several career- and season-best marks on Saturday, the Air Force women's swimming team wrapped up the second day of action at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational, hosted by Houston at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). Following two days of competition, the Falcons are in seventh place in the team standings with 84 points. (Airforcesports.com)
Frogs Travel to Big 12 Country for Showdown with NU Nov 21, 2009
The 6-7 forward was ranked as one of the players coming out of the Houston area and was ranked as the 12th-best player in the State of Texas by TexasHoops. com following his senior campaign. (Gofrogs.com)
Inflammation Critical in Aortic Dissection, Researchers Find Nov 21, 2009
The UTMB team -- graduate students Brian C. Tieu and Xiaoxi Ju, research associates Chang Lee, Hong Sun and Wanda LeJeune, assistant professors Adrian Recinos and Heidi Spratt and professor Ronald Tilton -- arrived at its conclusions through experiments with mice and work with human samples provided by their collaborators and co-authors at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, assistant professor Dong-Chuan Guo and professor Dianna Milewicz ... "Our collaboration with the... (Science Daily)
US rig count this week up 12 Nov 21, 2009
HOUSTON (AP) The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 12 this week to 1,113. Houston-based Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 726 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 375 for oil. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Frisco Police searching for woman who took two children Nov 21, 2009
Hurt is believed to be driving a silver Toyota Camry with Texas license 858-HTT. Hurts last known location was in the Houston area on Saturday, Nov. 7. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season Nov 21, 2009
"When you go to all these places and you're playing so much golf, it's so easy to end up just going to the golf course and the hotel and never visiting any other places in the area," Hurst said Friday during a rain delay at the Championship at the Houstonian Golf and Country Club ... For example, Hurst played a practice round Tuesday and then headed to a Houston ranch for a hands-on look at how cowboys lived in the early 1800s, including a tour of homes and a calf-roping lesson. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Ochoa fires 66 to lead by a shot Nov 21, 2009
IN TOUCH WITH LORENA: Taiwans Yani Tseng carded a 69 to sit three shots off the lead, while Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 before pulling out with an injury AFP , HOUSTON, TEXAS Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 18 ... Wie drew the biggest crowds at the Houstonian Golf and Country Club. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Idle Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship Nov 21, 2009
The following players fall in the 75-85 range on the money list, and depending on how they finish this week in Houston, could either fall out, remain the same, or jump into a top-80 position and have top playing status for next year ... Rain swamped the Houstonian Golf and Country Club before dawn and the start of the second round was pushed back six hours. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Boys of Celina Nov 21, 2009
Over the last four years, they have played the same number of games as the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. These boys have done all of this while still going to school and staying academically eligible. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Houston gasoline prices fall 3 cents Nov 21, 2009
Houston Business Journal. Houstonians planning to hit the road this weekend will have fatter wallets as gasoline prices fell even more this week, according to AAA Texas ... The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Houston was down 3 cents to $2. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
• Basketball (W) Nov 21, 2009
The University of Tulsa Official Athletic Site. The Tulsa men's soccer team has won three straight C-USA titles, and went undefeated in 21 straight regular-season C-USA games, from Oct. 28, 2006 to Oct. 21, 2009. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Sharon Wellborn Linn Nov 21, 2009
Sharon is survived by her husband, Tom Linn; daughters, Elizabeth Jones Hardin and husband, Matthew, of Georgetown; Sarah Jones and fianc;, Jonathan Kersten, of Austin; and Rebecca Jones Ramos and husband, Trey, of Copperas Cove; step-daughter, Ashley Linn of Houston; stepson, Hunter Linn of Houston; brothers, Guy Wellborn of Austin, Hank Wellborn of San Marcos, and David Wellborn of Connecticut; grandchildren, Barron, Joe David IV, Isabella, Lillian, Aidan, Alastair and Charlotte. The family... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
CCISD trustees vote to replace heating/cooling system at CHS Nov 21, 2009
SHW Group of Houston was hired as architect for the work, which has an estimated construction cost of $2. 5 million. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
GoldenSports.Net College Football Poll Nov 21, 2009
Rank Team Record Next Opponent Last Week Previous 1 Florida 9-0 November 14th at South Carolina W 1 2 Texas 9-0 November 14th at Baylor W 2 3 Alabama 9-0 November 14th at Mississippi State W 3 4 Boise State 9-0 November 14th Idaho W 4 5 TCU 9-0 November 14th #10 Utah W 5 6 Cincinnati 9-0 November 13th #23 West Virginia W 7 7 Georgia Tech 9-1 November 14th at Duke W 11 8 Houston 8-1 November 14th at Central Florida W 12 9 Pittsburgh 8-1 November 14th at Notre Dame W 13 10 Utah 8-1 November 14th... (CollegeInsiders.com)
Landrys ups ante with Rush Tower Nov 21, 2009
Landrys ups ante with Rush Tower at the Golden Nugget - Houston Business Journal ... Houston Business Journal ... Rush Tower is part of a $300 million renovation and expansion project that Houston-based Landry s (NYSE: LNY) is undertaking at the Golden Nugget. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Day One of the Houston Cougar Classic Fall Invitational Nov 21, 2009
Houston sits in fourth place after Friday's races ... The Houston 400-yard medley relay teams finished in seventh and 10th place ... 23 for the third fastest time in Houston history. (Uhcougars.com)
Aeros ready to let the dogs out Nov 21, 2009
Houston Business Journal - by Senior Reporter ... City Guide Spotlight - Houston. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Houston-area unemployment still 8.5 percent Nov 21, 2009
Houston-area unemployment still 8. 5 percent - Houston Business Journal ... Houston-area unemployment still 8. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
CenterPoint, FPL explore La. pipeline option Nov 21, 2009
pipeline option - Houston Business Journal ... Houston Business Journal ... CenterPoint, a Houston-based energy provider, and Juno Beach, Fla. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Air Force Women Wrap Up Day One at Cougar Classic Nov 21, 2009
HOUSTON, Texas - Competing in five events on Friday, the Air Force women's swimming team concluded day one of action at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational, hosted by Houston at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). At the end of the first day of action, the Falcons sit in sixth place in the team standings with 38 points. (Airforcesports.com)
Mizzou Hosts Texas-Pan American Nov 21, 2009
Missouri s last non-conference loss at home came against Sam Houston State in the 2005-06 season opener ... The conference includes a number of former independents, such as Chicago State, North Dakota, South Dakota, NJIT, Utah Valley and Houston Baptist. (Mutigers.com)
My friend, Steve Ellis Nov 21, 2009
Sorry, but Houston Nutt s history is fast starts and slow death. Ole Miss should be a better team than they are, but they re not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Texas Stars have tough stretch of play on the road Nov 21, 2009
Until this recent road swing, the Stars played all of their road games within the state of Texas three in Houston and two in San Antonio. There's not much time for team building when you venture south down I-35 or trek east across U.S. Highway 290. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Lady Raiders Begin Seven-Game Homestand with Arkansas-Pine Bluff Nov 21, 2009
Roberson Snags Fourth Career Double-Double After scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win over Sam Houston State, senior has now snagged four double-doubles in her career ... Barncastle Ties Career-High Points For the third time in her career, sophomore scored a career-high 14 points against Sam Houston State ... 7 percent against Sam Houston State. (Texastech.com)
Names & Faces Nov 21, 2009
The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait. The seven-time All-Star had microfracture surgery on his left knee in February, but insisted that he's fully recovered. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
